No Laughing Matter: Be Careful When You Joke With Your Employees | Business News Daily

While it might seem lighthearted and fun, kidding around with employees can have some pretty severe consequences on your workplace, new research suggests.

A study from the National University of Singapore found that bosses who joke around with their staff open the door for deviant behavior, which can range from being chronically late and ignoring their manager’s instructions to sharing confidential information and drinking alcohol on the job.